These complexes, in addition to developing the downstream sector of the
petrochemical industry and completing the value chain in the sector, have
created new export markets, jobs and value added in the country.

Under President Rouhani, the share of Iran's petrochemical industry in
the production capacity of major petrochemical products in the Middle East
region increased from 22.21% to 23.46 percent from 2013 to 2018.

Moreover, during the said period, Iran's share of global petrochemicals
production capacity has increased from 2.26 to 2.50 percent since 2013.

The number of active petrochemical facilities operating in Iran has
also increased by 26 percent from 43 to 54, and the country’s installed
capacity has risen by 14 percent since 2013.